Freelance - Broadcast Engineer
Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.
What the job is all about:
- Working with dedicated broadcast hardware including all Ross products and other best standard industry equipment.
- Desire to learn and develop.
- Hand out and Inventory all Equipment on Remotes.
- Knowledge of video shading and cameras (Work as a V1 on shows).
- Proficient in one or several technical areas, mostly Mira Lead and RO, A1, Lead EVS, and TD.
- Be able to work with crew and help follow through with EIC/Tech manager plan.
- Instruct Crew as needed, direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit, including setup and breakdown of the truck.
- Pack and unpack your truck and drive to and from Remotes
- Learn to Build shows from the ground up, including router configuration, signal flow troubleshooting, and working with various technicians to establish show requirements and turn them into executed solutions.
- Provide information to EIC for the Post Show Report at the conclusion of each event.
- Work directly with the EIC to handle all required preventative and technical maintenance of onboard broadcast equipment.
- Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
- Responsible end-to-end for select, small scale events.
- Introduction to some system design and building and on-site integration and set up to include video path, audio path, fiber linked systems, digital video compression and transmission standards, PC networking, Master Control facilities and hub, and network storage systems. This will include broadcast trucks, fly packs and fiber kits.
- Estimate that you could travel more than 50% of the time
- Valid Driver’s License
Who you are:
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Strong technical mind
- Want to work with the coolest technology on the best events and maximize your potential, alongside a team of Ross superstars
- If you are familiar with broadcast signal flow or networking, have built or engineered equipment, worked on the technical side of the live event industry or love technology and trends
- You like sports and eSports
- Perform well under pressure and love challenges
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Other details
- Job Function Broadcast Production
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel % 50